Knock On Wood
Archie Bell & The Drells Lyrics
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If I do, I will surely, I will lose a lot
For your love is better than any love other I've know
It's like thunder, lightning
The way you love me is frightening
I better knock on wood
Baby
I got superstitious about you, but I can't take change
You got me spinning, baby, spinning in a trance
But your love is better than any other love I've known
It's like thunder, lightning
The way you love me is frightening
You better knock on wood
It's no secret, but that woman fills my loving cup
She sees, so ready, that I get enough
And her love is better than any other love I've known
It's like thunder
It's like lightning
The way you love me is frightening
I better knock on wood
Baby
Better, yes, better
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) yes, I better
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) oh, knock on wood
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) you know I would, would
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) it's no secret
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) no, oh, better
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) hangin' above me
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) I can't leave her
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) oh no, baby
Knock on wood, woo!
The lyrics in Archie Bell & The Drells's song "Knock On Wood" express the fear of losing someone who means everything to the singer. The opening line says it all - "I don't want to lose the good thing that I've got, if I do, I will surely, I will lose a lot." The singer is in love with someone and is grateful for having found such unconditional love. The addictive love is described as thunder and lightning that is both frightening and amazing. The love of this person is better than any other the singer has ever known, and he considers himself lucky to have it. However, the singer realizes that luck has nothing to do with keeping a love as pure and authentic as this one. So, he becomes superstitious and believes that knocking on wood would help him hang on to this beautiful love interest. The lyrics show the depth of the singer's emotions and how much he values the person he is with.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to lose the good thing that I've got
I am afraid of losing the wonderful love that we have built
If I do, I will surely, I will lose a lot
The loss of our love will cost me deeply
For your love is better than any love other I've known
Your love stands out from any other love I have experienced
It's like thunder, lightning
Your love is strong and powerful
The way you love me is frightening
The intensity of your love is scary
I better knock on wood
I am hoping to avoid tempting fate by utilizing superstitious behavior
Baby
Affectionate term for my partner
I got superstitious about you, but I can't take change
I developed a belief that you bring me good luck, but I am afraid of change
You got me spinning, baby, spinning in a trance
You have entranced me and left me feeling dizzy with love
It's no secret, but that woman fills my loving cup
The love that my partner provides is easily visible to everyone
She sees, so ready, that I get enough
My partner is always attentive to my needs, ensuring that I am content
Better, yes, better
Our love is the best
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) yes, I better
I am reminded to knock on wood for good luck
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) oh, knock on wood
I must knock on wood to prevent bad luck
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) you know I would, would
I am willing to do anything to keep our love strong, including knocking on wood for good luck
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) it's no secret
Our love is known by all and is not a secret
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) no, oh, better
Our love is the best, and nothing can top it
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) hangin' above me
The wood that I am knocking on is present and above me
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) I can't leave her
I am unable to walk away from this love
(yes you better knock, knock, knock on wood) oh no, baby
My partner is everything to me, and I worry about losing her
Knock on wood, woo!
I am still hoping that knocking on wood will keep our love strong
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDDIE FLOYD, STEVE CROPPER
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